https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-materials-are-more-comfortable-in-hot-weather Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 09:15:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-materials-are-more-comfortable-in-hot-weather#post-888306 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:44:18 +0000 Claudia 888306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've researched and&nbsp;read that&nbsp;it isn't the fiber, it's the tightness and density of the fabric that make it hot and and creates the lack of breathability. A heavy weave or knit&nbsp;cotton fabric will be more uncomfortable in hot weather than a light, modern&nbsp;polyester one. It was the original old heavy polyester when it first came out&nbsp;that gave it the bum rap that has stuck even though the fabric has changed over the decades.&nbsp;Man made fabrics like polyester and other synthetics&nbsp;can wick away and evaporate&nbsp;sweat, while cotton can hold it: think about all&nbsp;the high-tech workout clothing and gear, and what bras and most undergarments&nbsp;are made from today. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-materials-are-more-comfortable-in-hot-weather#post-888290 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:31:12 +0000 Marigold 888290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love summer dresses made of rayon, also thin breezy cotton tops, don't wear linen but a lot swear by it. Definitely no polyester, i wear poly blouses and tops when I know I will be in AC https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-materials-are-more-comfortable-in-hot-weather#post-888283 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:25:25 +0000 havanagirl 888283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, everyone! &nbsp;I'll look for&nbsp;cotton and linen. &nbsp;I hadn't considered rayon - I keep finding more and more things made of rayon, so I will definitely give them a chance. &nbsp;I definitely don't want to deal with odors, so I'll skip the polyester &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-materials-are-more-comfortable-in-hot-weather#post-887783 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:43:38 +0000 lyn67 887783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Cotton, linen, viscoze, rayon...but no polys!!!! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-materials-are-more-comfortable-in-hot-weather#post-887748 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:03:24 +0000 annaj 887748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Natural fibres all the way! I avoid polyester, or even polyester blends, as it just gets so hot and sticky and sweaty!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-materials-are-more-comfortable-in-hot-weather#post-887745 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:29:13 +0000 Ingunn 887745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Cotton, linen, silk, rayon, viscose - even some types of wool if they are breezy enough. Looser cuts are best, nothing too fitted.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-materials-are-more-comfortable-in-hot-weather#post-887742 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:15:56 +0000 rae 887742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Cotton, linen, and rayon are my faves for hot weather. Especially knit linen. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-materials-are-more-comfortable-in-hot-weather#post-887736 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:42:46 +0000 Liz A. 887736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Natural fabrics like cotton or linen will keep you cooler. &nbsp;I hate polyester in the heat because it absorbs and retains odors :/ https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-materials-are-more-comfortable-in-hot-weather#post-887734 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:39:55 +0000 Kalli 887734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not Angie but in hot weather I like linen.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-materials-are-more-comfortable-in-hot-weather#post-887724 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:15:15 +0000 havanagirl 887724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Angie! &nbsp;I am trying to plan ahead for when the weather gets really hot. &nbsp;Do you think I will feel cooler dressed in cotton tees or would a polyester top like this be better &nbsp;:<a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/frenchi-oversize-woven-tee-juniors/3474688?origin=category&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=Grey-+Micro&amp;resultback=200">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/fr.....textualcat</a><br /><br />Will certain materials (cotton vs. polyester vs. ???) keep me cool better than others? &nbsp; Thanks so much.